Star Warsmay not be pushing out the constant stream of content that Marvel is producing for Disney, but in the far away galaxy lie plans for a bright future spearheaded by Taika Waititi’s ownStar Warsproject. Confirmation of Waititi’s involvement as director in theStar Warsuniverse came during Disney’s 2020 annual shareholders presentation that outlined the company’s plans for its two most prized assets. Although the news came bundled with a massive wave ofStar Warscontent heading to Disney Plus for the coming years, the likesObi-Wan Kenobi,Andor,The Acolyte, andLandowere all somewhat overshadowed by Waititi and Patty Jenkins mainline film projects....

Summary Tekken 8director Katsuhiro Harada claimed a crossover with Koei Tecmo’sDead or Aliveseries is highly unlikely for the foreseeable future. For a long part of the franchise’s history, Bandai Namco’s long-running 3D fighting game franchise has been traditionally reluctant to welcome guest characters into its roster, an aversion the series only overcame following the announcement ofStreet Fighter’s Akuma forTekken 7. But even though the series is seemingly far more open to crossovers today, some franchises might still not be viable competitors forTekken 8’s King of Iron Fist Tournament....

Originating as a humble gaming studio founded in 1987 out of an Oyster Bay storefront in New York, Acclaim Entertainment was bought out and rebranded “Acclaim Games Incorporated” after Activision CEO Howard Marks purchased the Acclaim brand, which hit financial hardship in late 2004. Once a game developer and publisher of various licenses from major comics, TV shows, and films of the 9os such asThe SimpsonsandBatman, this major studio is now home to a myriad of well-known franchises....

TheYakuzafranchise is now a globally acclaimed and longstanding series, yet still appears to be in its infancy in terms of the sheer amount of content that the game series can explore. Laying its roots all the way back in 2006, the franchise has only recently ventured out into wider and more standalone storylines and characters, finally moving away from Kiryu’s storied saga to new beginnings. A prime example of recent innovation and bold change within theYakuzafranchise came with the 2020 release ofYakuza: Like a Dragon....

Quick Links Early on inThe Planet Crafter, players will create a deconstruction microchip. Not only does this tool let players move and remove their own equipment, it lets themexplore the depths of shipwrecksby removing girders and salvage the equipment they find inside. However, one thing the regular deconstruction microchip can’t do is dismantle technical debris. The giant computer stacks are too complex and intricate for the regular chip to work, and this can prevent players from entering certain ruins and collecting valuable materials....

Summary Despite the downfall of its most recently published IP,Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, Warner Bros. Games has decided to double down on live-service releases. According to Warner Bros Discovery executive JB Perrette, this decision was primarily inspired by the fact that big-budget AAA games are “volatile” because their financial success is unpredictable, whereaslive-service gamesrequire less to make and can potentially make more in the long run if they succeed....

WithSailor Moonanime reaching its 30th anniversary, there is an incredibly large amount of content in the anime for fans to dig into. Fromcomedic fan dubs likeSailor Moon Rated R: The Promise of His Rosebudto the retelling of the story to be closer to the manga withSailor Moon Crystal. With so much media surrounding the franchise, it’s no surprise that some of it might fall through the cracks. In particular, a special episode of the show, released on its own VHS to be used with an obscure game console, has been forgotten by even the most fervent Sailor Moon fans over the years....

Diablois a franchise that tends to weave in and out of the public consciousness. The oft-neglectedDiablo 1launched in 1997, with a three-year gap between it andDiablo 2, followed by a staggering twelve-year gap between that andDiablo 3. The fourth entry launched in June 2023, another twelve-year gap, showing that developer Blizzard tends to take its time with the venerable action RPG franchise. But in spite of all that, the second entry tends to take up a large portion of theDiablomind share....

Nicholaus the Fallen represents a strong barrier between amateur and solid gamers. Those who can beat him can take pride in being competent enough to seeV Risingthrough to the endgame. Those who can’t, however, will face the tough decision regarding whether to keep trying and dying or just stop advancing and enjoy the early part of the game. RELATED:V Rising: All Weapons, Ranked Before getting frustrated withV Risingas a whole, take a deep breath....

Arkane Studios is a respected video game developer, recognized for its envelope-pushing concepts and its slick delivery of stylized titles. Recent releases likeDeathloopin particular have showcased the studio’s skill, and the game has been on the receiving end of many accolades and awards. However, some of Arkane’s older work that has already proven its worth amidst the video game landscape, and that includes theDishonoredseries. With their authentically lived-in settings and impressive mechanics, theDishonoredgames were a breath of fresh air in an FPS genre that is typically characterized more form its soulless action and thoughtless storylines....

Even thoughWWE 2K22is an officialWWEgame, the developers have given players a lot of tools to create their content to make the wrestling experience they want. Players can create their wrestlers, titles, movesets, and arenas from other organizations. So if one wanted to have Roman Reigns and The Rock do battle in an AEW Dynamite or NJPW arena, they have the tools to do so inWWE 2K22. TheCreation Suiteeven allows players to download another creator’s content if they don’t want to spend hours uploading and shaping textures....

Every console tries to cater to multiple audiences, but they also seem to all have a specific genre they focus on above the rest. PlayStation seems to be all about action-adventure and story driven games whileNintendo goes after family-friendly experiences. In recent years, it has been hard to figure out just what marketXboxhas been after. The console has seen a wide variety of experiences, but it has not really been the home of a specific genre for a little while now....

Since being confirmed back in 2019,The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild 2has so far remained unnamed. Though Nintendo has claimed that this is for good reason, it’s about time that confirmed the official name for its upcoming sequel, even if only to satisfy fans and create new hype for the game. With a projected release date currently aiming for spring 2023 and arguably a decent amount of details and game footage already out there forBreath of the Wild 2, it seems like a race against time before Nintendo is left in one of two outcomes: either someone leaks the sequel’s title, or the title is revealed too late to build the anticipation for its upcoming launch....